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Wikimedia Names Ex-Diplomat CEO, Boosts Lobbying, Charges Google

7/16/2026

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Bernadette Meehan, former diplomat who negotiated Iran nuclear deals and Cuba talks, became chief executive in January.
Wikimedia raised its lobbying budget and placed Times Square ads to counter criticism.
Wikimedia began charging firms such as Google and Meta for access to its 65 million articles.
The foundation expanded its human-rights team while AI tools drain resources and divert reader attention.

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Story summary

Bernadette Meehan, former diplomat who negotiated Iran nuclear deals and Cuba talks, became chief executive in January.
Wikimedia raised its lobbying budget and placed Times Square ads to counter criticism.
Wikimedia began charging firms such as Google and Meta for access to its 65 million articles.
The foundation expanded its human-rights team while AI tools drain resources and divert reader attention.